Volvo V40 Bilstein B8 Rear Shock Absorber 24-245388

The Bilstein B8 rear shock absorber is the matched damper for a lowered Volvo V40. If you have fitted lowering springs or sport springs, the B8 restores the correct spring preload and damper travel, giving sharper, more controlled handling without bottoming out or a crashy ride.

• Designed for lowering springs and sport springs (up to approx. 50mm lower)
• Monotube gas-pressure design for consistent damping
• Direct OE-style fitment – no modifications required

Bilstein catalogue this part as the B8 Performance Plus shock absorber (sometimes sold as B8 Sprint), part number 24-245388.

The B8 takes the damping of Bilstein's B6 sport shock and shortens it by approximately 20mm in extended length. Lowering springs are shorter than standard springs, so a standard-length damper can leave them under-preloaded and running out of travel. The shortened B8 lets the spring and damper work together, with damping tuned by Bilstein specifically for each vehicle.

The B8 fits in place of the original part. Mounting: eye; top pin (stem). A wheel alignment check is recommended after any suspension work, particularly when lowering the car.

Ideal for Volvo V40 owners running Eibach, H&R or other lowering springs who want a properly matched damper for fast road driving and the occasional track day.

Vehicle Fitment (Rear Axle)

• Volvo V40 hatchback – 03/2012 onwards: D2 88 kW, D2 84 kW, D3 110 kW, D4 130 kW, D4 140 kW, T2 90 kW, T2 GTDi 88 kW, T3 112 kW, T3 GTDi 110 kW, T4 147 kW, T4 132 kW, T4 140 kW, T4 GTDi 132 kW, T5 183 kW, T5 157 kW, T5 180 kW, T5 187 kW. Bilstein note: with sports suspension

Technical Specification

• Manufacturer: Bilstein
• Part number: 24-245388
• Range: B8 Performance Plus
• Position: Rear axle
• Design: Monotube, gas pressure
• Spring: not carried by the damper
• Lower mount: eye
• Upper mount: top pin (stem)
• Weight: approx. 1.70 kg
• Supplied: single damper (price is per damper)

Lowering amounts may vary for special edition or sports models where lowering has already been applied at the factory.

Not sure this is right for your car? Email sales@algperformance.co.uk with your registration or VIN and we'll check fitment for you before you order.